The Savory Thyme Cafe

3.4 (21)

$30 and under

American

100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806

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About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Kid-friendly
Good for groups

The Holiday Thyme buffet is located in the North Carolina Arboretum which is apart of the Winter Lights Celebration. **Please Note: Price of admission to the Arboretum is NOT included with the Holiday Thyme Buffet. You must have an admission ticket to the Winter Lights Celebration, which can be purchased through www.ncarboretum.org, in order to access the restaurant.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
We are open 6 days a week. Closed Mondays. Reservations only accepted on special dates.
Website
http://savorythymecafe.com/
Payment options
Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806
Neighborhood
Asheville
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Apricot-Basil Chicken Salad Sandwich$8.99
Roasted chopped chicken breast tossed with sun-dried apricots, toasted almonds and fresh basil with light creamy dressing
Spiced Eggplant Wrap$8.99
Spinach wrap stuffed with spiced roasted eggplant, tomato, bulgur wheat salad and Greek yogurt with lemon
Veggie Muffaletta$8.99
Roasted mushrooms, artichoke hearts, giardiniera, black and green olive salad, roasted piquillo peppers, provolone cheese and lettuce on a brioche bun
Ham, Turkey and Bacon$8.99
Sliced Ham, Turkey and bacon, lettuce and tomato
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla$8.99
Grilled chicken breast, cheddar and Monterey jack cheese in a tortilla topped with black bean and corn salsa
Grilled Artichoke Sub$8.99
Marinated artichoke hearts, crisp lettuce, on a baguette with a ricotta basil parmesan spread

Salads

We use seasonal, local, and organic veggies when available, house-made croutons, balsamic vinaigrette and ranch are available

Savory Thyme Salad$6.99
Local greens, shredded carrots, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, scallions parmesan, natural uncured bacon and herb-garlic croutons
Trio of Salads$8.99
Moroccan carrot salad, potato salad and bulgur wheat salad on a bed of mixed greens with grape tomatoes and cucumbers
Hummus Plate$6.99
House-made hummus, lots of fresh veggie dippers with pita

Soup of the Day

Soup of the Day
Bread included
- Cup (8oz)$3.49
- Bowl (12oz)$4.99

Accent Salads

Potato Salad*$2.49
Classic potato salad with a light mayo dressing
Moroccan Carrot Salad*$2.49
Carrots and fresh lemon with cumin-ginger vinaigrette
Bulgur Wheat Salad$2.49
Herb-flecked bulgur wheat salad with raisins, pistachios, lemon, and green olives topped with Greek yogurt
Green Salad*$2.49
Local greens, cherry tomatoes, carrots and cucumbers

Sandwiches

Choice of wheat berry or sourdough, gluten-free on request add $2. Accent Salad or chips included

BLAT$8.99
All-natural uncured smoked bacon, lettuce, avocado, and tomato - BLAT!
Tuna Salad Sandwich$8.99
The classic, no onion, with bits of celery, lightly dressed with mayo topped with crisp lettuce and tomato
Grilled Buffalo Blue$8.99
Grilled cheese sandwich with spicy buffalo chicken and blue cheese
Grilled Ham and Swiss$7.99
All natural ham and Swiss cheese with tomato
Grilled Cheese$6.99
Cheddar, Swiss, and provolone
Smoked Turkey$7.99
Turkey, roasted red peppers, tomato, lettuce, red onion and provolone
California Veggie Wrap$7.99
Cucumber, bell pepper, LTO, shredded Carrots and house-made hummus

Beverages

Strawberry Lemonade
- 16oz$3.00
Iced Tea
- 16oz$2.00
Local Apple Juice
- 16 oz$3.00
Bottled Water$2.00
Pellegrino$2.50
Perrier$2.00
Sodas$1.00
Craft Sodas$2.50
Fair Trade Coffee$2.25
Republic of Tea (Hot Tea)$2.30
Izze$1.60
natural sparkling juices

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Savory Thyme Cafe.

3.4

(21)

3.1Food
4.2Service
3.3Ambience
3.1Value

Noise • Moderate

21 Reviews

R
Regina
Western NC24 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 31, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
I understand this was a buffet.......but another diner and I decided saying the food was “ok” was generous. Horrible food!
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Btrain
Western NC1 review
4.0
Dined on December 30, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The dinner buffet was a nice Christmas treat for myself and kids. The food quality did not dissapoint and the food presentation was nicely done. My only negative was I found the seating area lacking and the space confined, neighboring conversations made me feel intrusive due to limited floor space. Would definitely not let that minor detail stop me from enjoying another delicious meal served here.
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RPHL
Western NC1 review
2.0
Dined on December 29, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Portable tables were cramped, people in line right beside our table, had to move table to avoid elbows into our dining area, poor selection on salad bar, large open trash can to the immediate right of salad bar, mediocre food quality, only one person to both check in and check out, $21 + tax and 18% gratuity a poor value, next time we see the Winter Lights (we plan to return) we will dine elsewhere. However, the service was excellent as well as the Cabernet wine.
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC1 review
3.0
Dined on December 26, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
We went on christmas day and for the price, I paid, I was expecting it to be nice...it was not.
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JoeW
Western NC1 review
1.0
Dined on December 26, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Maybe because it was a Christmas buffet but the food was overcooked and bad except for the cheesecake and the cider which was great. No salt and pepper on the table or designated waiter or waitress and not very inspired...no sauces or spice...jist really bad.
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC1 review
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Christmas experience. I would recommend this experience to anyone wanting the adventure of the arboretum on Christmas and the enjoyment of a carefree meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC1 review
1.0
Dined on December 25, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
This was a first time visit and was the Christmas Buffet $28 pp. They should have been very ashamed of what they served. The carving station had a hunk of grey/brown meat. They called it ham. The chicken was dry and covered in soggy shake n bake. Did not try the pasta but didn't look any more appetizing. Some salad, stale dinner role with ice cold butter that you could not spread and reheated bag veg that was previously frozen. Mashed potatoes while cold, were quite tasty. I was looking forward to something special for Christmas Eve night, however, was very disappointed and let down. Mind you I have never eaten from the every day fare at this cafe. This experience did not prompt me to attempt it.
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KkBmbb
Chicago8 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 24, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was not worth the money paid for. We were there for the winter lights holiday dinner. It was a buffet dinner. The staff were very very nice however upon check out we had to wait for the manager to come and check us out and also he had a difficult time using the cash register in order to process our payment. The food was very much mediocre. This was not worth the amount of money that we paid. Quite honestly, I would return to the winter lights this was excellent however the dinner I would prefer to get somewhere else.
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee1 review
2.0
Dined on December 24, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We booked for the holiday buffet on Xmas Eve. Food was cold, bland and very disappointing. I’m not a picky eater but left most of my dinner uneaten. The gluhwein was warm and tasty but everything else was forgettable and very overpriced.
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SuzanneT
Charlotte1 review
5.0
Dined on December 24, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family were all together to see the Winter Lights at the Arboretum. Being able to go to dinner right on the property was perfect. The holiday buffet was delicious. The service was friendly and spot on.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
We are open 6 days a week. Closed Mondays. Reservations only accepted on special dates.
Website
http://savorythymecafe.com/
Payment options
Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806
Neighborhood
Asheville
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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The Savory Thyme Cafe

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Additional information

Signature Sandwiches

Apricot-Basil Chicken Salad Sandwich$8.99

Spiced Eggplant Wrap$8.99

Veggie Muffaletta$8.99

Ham, Turkey and Bacon$8.99

Grilled Chicken Quesadilla$8.99

Grilled Artichoke Sub$8.99

Featured Items

Morning Breads$2.79

Cookies$1.99

Brownies$2.49

Salads

Savory Thyme Salad$6.99

Trio of Salads$8.99

Hummus Plate$6.99

Soup of the Day

Soup of the Day

Accent Salads

Potato Salad*$2.49

Moroccan Carrot Salad*$2.49

Bulgur Wheat Salad$2.49

Green Salad*$2.49

Sandwiches

BLAT$8.99

Tuna Salad Sandwich$8.99

Grilled Buffalo Blue$8.99

Grilled Ham and Swiss$7.99

Grilled Cheese$6.99

Smoked Turkey$7.99

California Veggie Wrap$7.99

Beverages

Strawberry Lemonade

Iced Tea

Local Apple Juice

Bottled Water$2.00

Pellegrino$2.50

Perrier$2.00

Sodas$1.00

Craft Sodas$2.50

Fair Trade Coffee$2.25

Republic of Tea (Hot Tea)$2.30

Izze$1.60

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable